We are looking for a Farm Manager to join our existing team in Staffordshire.

About The Farm

-410 split calving (110 Spring 300 Autumn), grass based dairy herd with 160 followers

-207ha in a ring fence with track and water infrastructure

-We milk twice a day through a 24/48 herringbone parlour

-The herd is paddock grazed through the Summer, fed on a self-feed system through the Winter, and housed between cubicles and loose housing

-Arla milk contract standards

The role requires someone with ambition, who shares our passion for producing milk from grass, is organised, a good communicator, and has the enthusiasm to manage cows and people.

Daylight Farming places a high value on teamwork and you will be working in an environment which prioritises training, personal growth and continuous learning.

The successful candidate will be responsible for organising the day-to-day operations on the farm which will include: staff, livestock and grassland management, whilst maintaining high animal welfare standards and delivering excellent farm performance.

We maintain a strong belief in career progression, and this is why the role has become available. This position would therefore suit someone who is looking to move on from a 2IC or Assistant Manager position up the farming ladder.

We are a family business which started in the 1940s on a smallholding in Cheshire. Working with a thriving team, we are now involved in the management of ten herds in Cheshire, Staffordshire, Shropshire and Southwest Scotland. Despite our growth, our principles and priorities remain the same the welfare of our people, livestock and land.

We provide a competitive salary based on experience, on farm accommodation if required, a flexible working rota and a genuine commitment to your career development. The scale of our business offers the opportunity for you to grow as we grow.

If you are interested, we would like to hear from you.